Mercer County, Illinois Digital Frequencies

Find new radio traffic with your digital radio scanner with this reference of 28 radio frequencies authorized for use in Mercer County, Illinois. Frequencies are separated into two tables (conventional and trunked). For customized results, including data formatted for import into popular scanner programming software, visit the Digital Search Page.

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Conventional Frequencies

23 conventional voice frequencies including 11 DMR, 9 NXDN, and 3 P25 digital scanner frequencies are included in the table below. Frequencies are listed in the order of DMR -> NXDN -> P25 and sorted within each frequency type by Entity Name.

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FrequencyFrequency in Megahertz (MHz)
TypeClass Station Code (Transmitter Type)

MO – Mobile (includes handhelds)
FB – Base
FB2 – Mobile Relay (conventional repeater)
FB6 – Private Carrier for Profit
FB8 – Centralized Trunk Relay (Trunked System)
FBT – Temporary Base
FX1 – Control Station (Possibly Dispatch Center)

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PwrMax Output Power of Transmitter, Watts

Used to determine strength of RF signal and the likelihood of receiving the frequency
Entity NameThe licensee of the frequency.
Call SignClick the hyperlink to view full license information on the FCC website.
CityThe general location of the transmitter. Many licenses do not include this information—in such cases, the field will be blank.
SrvcRadio Service Code

Common examples:

PW - Public Safety, Conventional
IG - Industrial/Business, Conventional
YG - Industrial/Business, Trunked
YE - Public Safety, Trunked
SY - Public Safety, Trunked 700 MHz
Codes beginning with "Y" indicate trunked systems.

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Eligibility ActivityThis description is useful for determining the purpose and use of the radio frequency.
451.325DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedWQPP888New BostonIGFood production company use for safety & security.
451.45DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedWQPP888New BostonIGFood production company use for safety & security.
451.775DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedWQPP888New BostonIGFood production company use for safety & security.
456.325DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedWQPP888New BostonIGFood production company use for safety & security.
456.45DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedWQPP888New BostonIGFood production company use for safety & security.
462.1625DMRMO45Hank, JeffWRVD512AledoIGApplicant operates a farm. Radios will be used to coordinate daily communications on and around property.
464.6375DMRMO45Hank, JeffWRVD512AledoIGApplicant operates a farm. Radios will be used to coordinate daily communications on and around property.
464.7375DMRMO45Hank, JeffWRVD512AledoIGApplicant operates a farm. Radios will be used to coordinate daily communications on and around property.
155.16DMRFBT50MERCER, COUNTY OFWQTB675PWAPPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS CHARGED WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MERCER COUNTY. RADIOS ARE USED IN THE CONDUCTS OF OUR OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES
155.16DMRMO5MERCER, COUNTY OFWQTB675PWAPPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS CHARGED WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MERCER COUNTY. RADIOS ARE USED IN THE CONDUCTS OF OUR OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES
155.16DMRMO50MERCER, COUNTY OFWQTB675PWAPPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS CHARGED WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MERCER COUNTY. RADIOS ARE USED IN THE CONDUCTS OF OUR OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES
461.725NXDNFB225ANDERSON, MOSES SWQGQ202ALEXISIGAPPLICANT IS INVOLVED IN THE QUANTITY PRODUCTION OF GRAIN CROPS AND FEEDING OF LIVESTOCK.
461.725NXDNMO40ANDERSON, MOSES SWQGQ202ALEXISIGAPPLICANT IS INVOLVED IN THE QUANTITY PRODUCTION OF GRAIN CROPS AND FEEDING OF LIVESTOCK.
466.725NXDNMO40ANDERSON, MOSES SWQGQ202ALEXISIGAPPLICANT IS INVOLVED IN THE QUANTITY PRODUCTION OF GRAIN CROPS AND FEEDING OF LIVESTOCK.
463.625NXDNFB440REINHARDT, KENNETH LWNYQ617ALEDOIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FARMING.
463.625NXDNMO45REINHARDT, KENNETH LWNYQ617ALEDOIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FARMING.
468.625NXDNMO45REINHARDT, KENNETH LWNYQ617ALEDOIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FARMING.
461.7875NXDNFB250Reynolds Telephone CompanyWRTY390ReynoldsIGAPPLICANT PROVIDES INTERNET & TELECOMMINCATIONS SERVICES AND WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
461.7875NXDNMO5Reynolds Telephone CompanyWRTY390ReynoldsIGAPPLICANT PROVIDES INTERNET & TELECOMMINCATIONS SERVICES AND WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
466.7875NXDNMO5Reynolds Telephone CompanyWRTY390ReynoldsIGAPPLICANT PROVIDES INTERNET & TELECOMMINCATIONS SERVICES AND WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
155.16P25FBT50MERCER, COUNTY OFWQTB675PWAPPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS CHARGED WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MERCER COUNTY. RADIOS ARE USED IN THE CONDUCTS OF OUR OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES
155.16P25MO5MERCER, COUNTY OFWQTB675PWAPPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS CHARGED WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MERCER COUNTY. RADIOS ARE USED IN THE CONDUCTS OF OUR OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES
155.16P25MO50MERCER, COUNTY OFWQTB675PWAPPLICANT IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND IS CHARGED WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MERCER COUNTY. RADIOS ARE USED IN THE CONDUCTS OF OUR OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES

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Trunked Frequencies

5 trunked frequencies including 5 P25 digital scanner frequencies are included in the table below. Trunked radio systems utilize a data channel and multiple voice frequencies. Frequencies are listed in the order of DMR -> NXDN -> P25 and sorted within each frequency type by Entity Name.

Notice: To allow practical viewing of the table below, some data columns are removed on smaller display widths. If you are seeing this message, some columns are removed from the table. To see all columns, view this webpage on a display that allows a browser window width of at least 1,000 pixels.

FrequencyFrequency in Megahertz (MHz)
TypeClass Station Code (Transmitter Type)

MO – Mobile (includes handhelds)
FB – Base
FB2 – Mobile Relay (conventional repeater)
FB6 – Private Carrier for Profit
FB8 – Centralized Trunk Relay (Trunked System)
FBT – Temporary Base
FX1 – Control Station (Possibly Dispatch Center)

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PwrMax Output Power of Transmitter, Watts

Used to determine strength of RF signal and the likelihood of receiving the frequency
Entity NameThe licensee of the frequency.
Call Sign
& LOC#Click the hyperlink to view full license information on the FCC website. The frequency location (site) number is listed below the call sign.
CityThe general location of the transmitter. Many licenses do not include this information—in such cases, the field will be blank.
SrvcRadio Service Code

Common examples:

PW - Public Safety, Conventional
IG - Industrial/Business, Conventional
YG - Industrial/Business, Trunked
YE - Public Safety, Trunked
SY - Public Safety, Trunked 700 MHz
Codes beginning with "Y" indicate trunked systems.

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Eligibility ActivityThis description is useful for determining the purpose and use of the radio frequency.
851.8375P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD338
LOC 1
NEW BOSTONYEAPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.
852.3625P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD338
LOC 1
NEW BOSTONYEAPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.
852.8875P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD338
LOC 1
NEW BOSTONYEAPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.
853.4125P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD338
LOC 1
NEW BOSTONYEAPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.
853.9875P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD338
LOC 1
NEW BOSTONYEAPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.

These results were updated with the latest information from the FCC on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:18am CST.

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